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Nothing went as expected this year. Chip shortages continued making the latest generation of consoles difficult to pick up. Most video game events such as E3 and GDC remained virtual as the pandemic lingered. Titles that were eagerly anticipated were pushed back a few months.

That created a stacked lineup for 2022, but it doesn’t mean this year was devoid of great games, it’s that 2021’s crop may pale in comparison to others.